If you have some furniture or household, items that you’d like to donate, you’re invited to take part in “Michigan’s Largest Housewarming Party.”
It’s the second annual event sponsored by Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design. You may have seen our interview on our Local 4+ streaming morning show.
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Here’s how it works. You can call or visit one of Gorman’s stores in Novi, Southfield, or Troy to make an appointment on Tuesdays, between January 28th and February 25th. Then, someone will stop by to pick up new, gently-used furniture or unused household items. Those donated items will be used to support the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit, Habitat Oakland Restore, and Humble Design Detroit. All of them help supply families in need with essentials for their homes.
“We’re committed to providing another opportunity for Detroiters to donate furniture and join us in making a tangible difference in peoples' lives,” says Jon Moray, the CEO of Gorman’s. He also added, “Together, we can help create warm, welcoming spaces that people are proud to call home.”
What you can/cannot donate
Generally accepted items include sofas, chairs, kitchen tables, dressers, bed frames, bookshelves, and coffee/end tables. Smaller-scale furniture is especially needed. All items must be free of rips, tears, and stains.
Specifically requested items for donation by nonprofit partners include:
Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit- As North America’s oldest furniture bank, Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit is proud to help families in need transform their dwellings into warm, welcoming homes. Some of the items on its wish list include:
- Sofas
- Loveseats
- Dressers
- Small dining/kitchen tables
- Dining/kitchen chairs
- Living room chairs
- Coffee and end tables
- Bedding
- Towels
- Pots and pans, flatware
Habitat Oakland ReStore: The ReStores offer a wide variety of new and gently used living, dining, kitchen, bedroom, and office furniture, plus many décor items at a much more affordable price. Some of the items on its wish list include:
- Furniture
- Dishes
- Cutlery and flatware
- Pots and Pans
- Glassware
- Bakeware
- Cookware
- Pictures
- Lamps
- Appliances
Humble Design Detroit: Humble Design is always looking for donations of gently used furniture and household goods for families in need. Some of the items on its wish list include:
- Sofas
- Loveseats
- Bed frames (queen/full/twin)
- Dressers
- Bedding
- Bath towels
- Kitchen items
In addition to furniture, Gorman’s will collect new, unused household essentials including dish towels, oven mitts, small kitchen tools and appliances, measuring cups, bath towels and more to supply to its nonprofit partners. Items can be dropped off at any Gorman’s showroom location, its warehouse, or the Three-Day Clearance Center in Farmington Hills during regular business hours. Hours and addresses are available at https://www.gormans.com/
Please note furniture items not accepted at this time:
- Armoires
- Baby furniture (cribs, bassinets, etc.)
- Cabinets with missing doors, drawers or protruding nails
- China cabinets
- Wall units
- Entertainment centers
- Large desks
- Mattresses and box springs
- Sleeper sofas
- TV/media armoires, cabinets
- Unframed mirrors or artwork
- Game tables
- Glass furniture
- Hutch desks
- Daybeds & trundle beds